The Inside Story Podcast

Will the Syrian army end up controlling all the country's Kurdish-held areas? The army has made significant territorial gains after intense battles with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in recent days. So, how will this play out within Syria and the wider region?
In this episode:
Omar Abu Laila, Syrian Affairs Analyst.
Scott Lucas, Professor, US and International Politics, University College Dublin.
Kamaran Palani, Kurdish Principal Investigator, PeaceRep Iraq Programme, London School of Economics and Political Science.
Host: James Bays
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Resetting ties with China. Canada's Prime minister visits Beijing hailing what he calls "a new partnership adapted to new global realities". The two countries are under pressure from U.S. tariffs. So, who stands to gain the most from this deal?
In this episode:
Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation; which is a Canadian think tank.

William Lee, Chief Economist and Managing Director at Global Economic Advisors.

Jean Charest, former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister.

Host: James Bays
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What are the hurdles to implementing the next phase of the ceasefire in Gaza? The US says it's a transition to disarmament and reconstruction. But with Israel repeatedly violating the ceasefire, is that transition even possible?
In this episode:
Xavier Abu Eid, political analyst and former adviser to the Palestine Liberation Organization negotiation team
Yezid Sayigh, Senior Fellow at Carnegie Middle East Center
Yossi Beilin, former Israeli Justice Minister
Host: James Bays
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What purpose does the massive U.S. military presence in the Gulf serve? Washington argues it maintains stability and security in this region. But with the escalating tensions in the region, will it protect America's allies and interests?
In this episode:
Rashid Al-Mohanadi, Vice President of Center for International Policy Research
Andreas Krieg, Associate Professor in the School of Security Studies at King's College London
Kenneth Katzman, Senior Fellow at The Soufan Center
Host: Adrian Finighan
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International alarm after the Trump administration announces the first-ever criminal investigation into the head of the US Federal Reserve. Jerome Powell says the probe is politically-motivated. So why is this case causing so much concern worldwide?
In this episode:
Eric Ham, political analyst and former U.S. Congressional staffer in Washington DC
Justin Urquhart-Stewart, investment manager and co-founder of Regionally, an online investment service in London
David McWilliams, economist, author and podcast host in Dublin
Host: Adrian Finighan
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